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Independence for Cris: pair of hearing aids
Cris needs a pair of hearing aids that the health system won't fund; the cost is $450.
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Cris lives with muscular dystrophy. The occupational therapist at the Quezon City Mobility Clinic has assessed him and recommended a pair of hearing aids. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $450.
His current equipment is 13 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 10 weeks.
With the right equipment Cris could go outside without waiting for someone to push. It would change everyday life for the whole family.
We've applied to two charities already and received small contributions; this campaign covers the rest.
Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing.
Where the $450 goes:
• pair of hearing aids: $310
• Fitting and training sessions: $60
• Delivery and set-up: $30
• First-year servicing plan: $50
Thank you for reading my story.
Updates from Juan
Good news. Because of your gifts ($230 in total) the plan for delivery and set-up is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Small update. $99 so far, I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.
- Rui Jin 🇨🇦 · $25
- Dawid Marcin Jankowski 🇵🇱 · $10
“Rooting for you. Please keep us posted. - Gliwice”
- Segun Dayo Tijani 🇳🇬 · $131
“Thought of Cris all day after reading this. - Lagos”
- Neha N. Zaveri 🇮🇳 · $73.50
- Charles F. Ryan 🇬🇧 · $25
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is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Cris.
Pair of hearing aids is $310 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page.
Stay strong, Juan. Get well soon. Thinking of Quezon City!
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Quezon City!
Thank you. If you're in Quezon City I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Happy to explain more.
Hang in there. Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Patna so I could bring a meal. Take care
This could happen to any of us. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings.